September 4, 2014 Journal: What makes something alive?

Introduction to Biology

I. What is biology? A. The study of life

II. Branches of Biology A.. Zoology B. Marine Biology C. Botany D. Genetics E. Evolution F. Anatomy and Physiology G. Ecology H. Anthropology I. Paleontology J. Microbiology

What makes something alive?

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… i. Grow

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… ii. Reproduce - Sexually: Two parents produce offspring - Asexually: Parent makes an exact copy of itself

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… iii. Use food in the form of sugar as their source of energy

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… iv. Repair themselves

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… v. Respond to the environment

III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… vi. Undergo homeostasis a. Homeostasis means that they have the ability to have a constant internal environment Ex. Temperature